NASA Shutdown Furlough Guide for Employees

(Jul. 2025). Supplements OPM guides with important info needed during furlough. Please click on the menu button titled "Federal Guidance" above to access the links to the OPM guides.

NASA Frequently Asked Questions

(Mar. 2025). These FAQs have been prepared as general guidance on common situations found during a government shutdown due to lapsed appropriations.

NASA Continuity of Appropriations Plan

(Sep. 2025). The purpose of this plan is to ensure NASA can perform an orderly shutdown of activities in the event of a lapse in appropriations.

Instructions for Adding GDWWK Hour Type

(Sep. 2023). Instructions for employees who need to add the GDWWK (Government Shutdown Used – Excepted Work – Unpaid) to their WebTADS timecard.

Appeal Rights for SES Career Employees

(Jun. 2021). Email will be checked during a shutdown: Email: agency-executive-services@mail.nasa.gov.

Important Government Travel Card Information

(Sep. 2023). NASA has been working very closely with our Smartpay 3 travel card provider (US Bank) regarding delinquency protocol for NASA employees impacted by the government lapse in funding.

Benefits During a Furlough

(Oct. 2023). In the event of a furlough, all benefits will remain in full effect with no lapse in coverage.

Retirement During a Furlough FAQs

(Oct. 2023). This FAQ document provides information for employees who have submitted or are considering applying for retirement while furloughed due to a government shutdown.

Deferred Resignation Program Furlough FAQs

(Sep. 2025). This FAQ provides information for Deferred Resignation Program participants during a Shutdown Furlough.